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   As·sist

   /əˈsist/

   

   verb

   • 1. help (someone), typically by doing a share of the work: "a senior academic would assist him in his work" Similar helpaidabetlend a (helping) hand togive assistance tobe of use toobligeaccommodateservebe of service todo someone a servicedo someone a favordo someone a good turnbail someone outcome to someone's rescuecooperate withcollaborate withwork withsuccorencouragesupportbackback upsecondbe a tower of strength toinformal:pitch in withget someone out of a tight spotsave someone's baconsave someone's skingive someone a leg upmuck in withget stuck in withOpposite hinder
   • ▪ help by providing money or information: "they were assisting police with their inquiries" Similar facilitateaideasemake easierexpeditespurpromoteboostgive a boost tobenefitfosterencouragestimulateprecipitateaccelerateadvancefurtherforwardhelp alongcontribute tobe a factor insmooth the way forclear a path foropen the door foroil the wheels ofinformal:jack uphikehike upOpposite impede
   • ▪ be present as a helper or spectator: "two midwives who assisted at a water birth"

   noun

   • 1. an act of helping, typically by providing money: North American "the budget must have an assist from tax policies"
   • ▪ (chiefly in ice hockey, basketball, or baseball) the act of touching the puck or ball in a play in which a teammate scores or an opposing batter is put out: North American "he led the league with 14 outfield assists"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French assister, from Latin assistere ‘take one's stand by’, from ad- ‘to, at’ + sistere ‘take one's stand’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. assister noun

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   assist somebody We'll do all we can to assist you. They will be ably assisted by our remarkable staff. The play was directed by Mike Johnson, assisted by Sharon Gale. His task is to advise and assist his colleagues. assist somebody in doing something We will assist you in finding somewhere to live.

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   Assist definition: to give support or aid to; help. See examples of ASSIST used in a sentence.

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   Definition of assist verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Define Assist. Assist is a verb that means to help or give support to someone in completing a task or achieving a goal. It is an act of providing aid or making it easier for someone to accomplish something. Unlike help, assist is often used in a professional or formal context, such as in the workplace or in sports.

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   Define Assist Assist is a verb that means to help or aid someone in accomplishing a task or achieving a goal. It involves providing assistance or support to someone who needs it, without necessarily taking over the task or responsibility completely.